Investing In women
Sunday, 24 October 2010, 00:00
Last update: about 17 years ago
Malta Independent
Here we go again. Like divorce, the ‘should women work after they have children’ is one of those tiresome ...
The Language Of Compassion
Sunday, 24 October 2010, 00:00
Last update: about 17 years ago
Malta Independent
Jeffrey D. Sachs has had a colourful career. He progressed from working with the IMF to defending social values. Nevertheless, his article...
Lies, The PAC and ethics
Sunday, 24 October 2010, 00:00
Last update: about 17 years ago
Malta Independent
If our noses were to grow like Pinocchio’s every time we told a lie, then we would not be able to take a leisurely walk down Republic ...
Europe’s Welfare state under siege
Sunday, 24 October 2010, 00:00
Last update: about 17 years ago
Malta Independent
After years of profligate spending by most of Europe’s governments, a dark cloud of austerity has suddenly fallen across the continent. ...
Migration Blues
Sunday, 24 October 2010, 00:00
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
Going for evening walks in Mosta and neighbouring villages, I am impressed by the high quality of properties, impeccably maintained by residents. ...
Understanding Malta’s Predicament
Sunday, 24 October 2010, 00:00
Last update: about 15 years ago
Malta Independent
A surreal atmosphere prevails over the Malta scene as Parliament proceeds to embark on the next budget exercise. On the one hand, you have the Prime Minister, Dr Gonzi, claiming that the government is “performing miracles” unnoticed by the electorate....
Peacebuilding By Muslims
Saturday, 23 October 2010, 00:00
Last update: about 17 years ago
Malta Independent
Amid the controversy over the Islamic cultural centre in NYC and Pastor Terry Jones’ threats of burning the Koran in Florida, a recent Pew Research Centre poll revealed that 42% of Americans believe Islam ...
What’s In store in the budget
Friday, 22 October 2010, 00:00
Last update: about 17 years ago
Malta Independent
It’s a sort of annual general meeting with the Maltese public on the state of the country’s financial affairs; how Malta has performed in the wake of the worst economic crisis in the world, its position today, and what one foresees ...